In case you have Motorola Xoom from Telstra and are looking to gain root privileges after latest Android 3.1 Honeycomb update, then you problem is solved! nkahoang, a newbie on XDA Developers, has posted a tutorial for folks on Telstra to root their devices keeping the 3G functionality intact. The rooting method, however, is for seasoned ADB Androiders with some good command over different functionalities that ADB has to offer.

In order to root your Motorola Xoom from Telstra, you will need to updated to latest Motorola Xoom STOCK 3.1, N_01.83.35P, H.6.3-25-5. In case this isn’t the case, then you can first move back to stock ROM and then use the zip from Moto Dev portal to flash and receive the official over the air update. Apart from this, you will also need to make sure that you have an unlocked bootloader.

After you have met the pre-requisites, follow the procedure below to detail in order to gain root on your Telstra Motorola Xoom tablet while keeping 3G.

Disclaimer: Please follow this guide at your own risk. AddictiveTips will not be liable if your device gets damaged or bricked during the process.

1. The first step is to setup ADB on your PC. If you don’t have ADB already, then please follow the detailed ADB installation guide posted here for reference.

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